How To Fix WRF_PRC_BAS006 - Error calling function module &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_BAS - General Purchasing, Seasonal Procurement Messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Error calling function module &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_BAS006 - Error calling function module &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_PRC_BAS006 Error calling function module &1
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that during the execution of a process (often related to workflow or background processing), a call to a specific function module failed. The placeholder &1 is replaced by the name of the function module that could not be executed successfully.
  Common causes include:
  
  The function module does not exist or is not active.
  Missing authorization to execute the function module.
  Incorrect or missing input parameters.
  Runtime errors inside the function module (e.g., dump, short dump).
  System or communication issues if the function module is remote-enabled.
  Missing or incorrect configuration related to the function module.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Function Module:
  
  Check the exact function module name in the error message (replace &1 with the actual name).
  Use transaction SE37 to test the function module manually with the same input parameters.
  
  
  
  Check for Runtime Errors:
  
  Look for any short dumps (transaction ST22) related to the function module.
  Analyze the dump to understand the root cause.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the process has the necessary authorizations to call the function module.
  
  
  
  Check Function Module Status:
  
  Ensure the function module is active and not locked or in a development state.
  
  
  
  Review Input Parameters:
  
  Validate that the input parameters passed to the function module are correct and complete.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Use transaction SM21 or ST11 to check system logs for related errors.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow or Process Configuration:
  
  If the error occurs in a workflow or background job, verify the configuration and ensure the function module is correctly referenced.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If possible, debug the function module call to see where it fails.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to the function module or the error message for known issues and patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SE37: Test and debug function modules.
  Transaction ST22: Analyze ABAP short dumps.
  Transaction SM37: Check background jobs.
  Transaction SM21: System log analysis.
  Transaction SU53: Check authorization failures.
  SAP Notes: Use SAP ONE Support Launchpad to search for notes related to the function module or error message.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_PRC_BAS006 Error calling function module &1 means a function module call failed during a process execution. The resolution involves identifying the function module, checking for runtime errors, authorizations, input parameters, and system logs, and then correcting the underlying issue.
  
  If you provide the exact function module name or context where this error occurs, I can help you with more specific guidance.